We had a successful test session last Saturday, at the STARC hamfest, with one candidate, Juan K1JMJ, passing the General Class License exam. STARC would like to thank the VFW for hosting this test session. STARC would like to thank the following VEs for helping to administer the exams: Eric NJ1S, Peter N1KJ, Matt K1VVM, Bob K1BIF, and Michael N1FBZ. 73 de STARC ... See MoreSee Less
Another STARC Summer Hamfest In The Books...Thanks To All The "Opp's" That Took The Time To Attend! We look forward to seeing everyone next year! Mark Your Calendars Now...........................73! Starc Summer Hamfest 8-8-2026 ... See MoreSee Less
Question from the Extra License Class question pool:" What is the effect of aliasing on a digital oscilloscope when displaying a waveform?A. A false, jittery low-frequency version of the waveform is displayedB. The waveform DC offset will be inaccurateC. Calibration of the vertical scale is no longer validD. Excessive blanking occurs, which prevents display of the waveform "Put your answer in a 'Comment'. If we 'LIKE' your answer, then you are correct. Good luck!73 de STARC ... See MoreSee Less
Question from the General License Class question pool:" Why do most amateur stations use lower sideband on the 160-, 75-, and 40-meter bands?A. Lower sideband is more efficient than upper sideband at these frequenciesB. Lower sideband is the only sideband legal on these frequency bandsC. Because it is fully compatible with an AM detectorD. It is commonly accepted amateur practice "Put your answer in a 'Comment'. If we 'LIKE' your answer, then you are correct. Good luck!73 de STARC ... See MoreSee Less
Question from the Technician License Class question pool:" What is the resistance of a circuit for which the applied voltage is 12 volts and the current flow is 1.5 amperes?A. 18 ohmsB. 0.125 ohmsC. 8 ohmsD. 13.5 ohms "Put your answer in a 'Comment'. If we 'LIKE' your answer, then you are correct. Good luck!73 de STARC ... See MoreSee Less